My Sony was damaged inside when I fell at a waterfall. The aperture stays at f/16 when in aperture mode, changes at first in other modes but can't be adjusted. Otherwise seems to be okay
and in looking at the camera no damage seen. I left it at camera repair shop in Atlanta, Ga.
and they find "good bit of damage inside" and quoted $320 repair. Should I repair and can I assume camera will be as good as new? The repair shop has been in business 45 years. Would appreciate opinions, experiences,etc.

On some occasions I like to have 2 cameras when I walk an area to take pictures with a wide on one and extended telephone on the other. It's just a preference to changing lenses in adverse conditions (wind, sand, etc.) and can be fun. The problem is carrying them.

If I use a neck strap on one, then the other may be in my hand or on another neck strap. This can be irritating on my neck after a while and less convenient than I want. And the cameras can bang together.

Years ago I used a "hip side" belt clip with a camera attachment allowing the camera to slip in and out. While it was convenient, the camera mount threaded to the bottom of the camera (film) and in an L-shape pressed against the back of the camera. It was great and very secure. That camera clip, however, covers the screen on the back of today's DSLR's.

I had not thought of looking for a solution until recently when I saw a young female wedding photographer carrying 2 cameras at a wedding. The straps she used were slings. They looked like a great solution.

Amazon had a nice selection and I purchased two. They have quick disconnects and are extremely safe. I used them on a trip to South Florida to the Edison Estate. Quick and easy to use. Even if I only use one camera, there is no more neck pain and I don't have a camera hanging down on my belly. I like these slings and they are very comWahbtable.

Here is the Amazon link for what I purchased and a picture from their page. Tell me what you think.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR8KEMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I know this post will likely trigger the B&H faithful into attack mode, but I wish to tell my brief story.

Earlier this week, I noticed that one of the rubber feet from my Sirui W-2204 Tripod had somehow shaken loose and had been lost...yes...bad on me.

Precisely because numerous UHH members sing the praises of B&H, and I had purchased the tripod from B&H, and after searching their website without success for Sirui replacement rubber feet, I called-in. I spoke to 'Jacob'. I explained my problem and asked if he might know of a compatible replacement rubber foot.

Before I could even take my next breath, he gruffly responded "You'll have to call Sirui." So what was missing here? Well, no inquiry as to whether I had purchased the item from B&H, no mention of "I'm sorry we can't help you with this matter but...."

Just a gruff "You'll have to call Sirui," after which I politely replied "Thank You" and ended the call.

BTW, I called Sirui USA and was told that I must submit a service request on their website complete with serial number and bill of sale/receipt. I located the information, submitted a request and I haven't heard back from them yet.

Despite my displeasure with B&H, I did order another manufacturer's replacement product from B&H and it is now installed.

So I ask, where's the customer service? Where's the courtesy?

TY

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I love this forum and hope you can assist with info on the following.
I have a D850 with a Tamron SP 24-70 G2 lens.
Off to Croatia soon and my friend said there are waterfalls to photograph.
I am looking at buying an 82mm ND filter for this lens, Hoya, Kenko or B&W.
My question is, do I get a fixed ND filter or a variable filter.
Will a variable ND filter set to minimum have a noticeable reduction in sharpness or quality compared to a simple UV filter when taking general landscape shots? I am thinking of leaving it on even when it is not needed and shoot normal shots then setting it to the highest ND value to take waterfall shots..
Alternatively I would just buy a good quality ND 10 screw on filter and attach it when shooting waterfalls.
I hope you understand what I mean and can assist in advising on quality differences between the two options. The aim is to get that soft blanket effect of the water whilst keeping the rest sharp.
Hope you can assist.

These were taken today at Yankee Stadium. Our seats were all the way down the 1st base line, just before the bleachers. Rather than take anything large, I took my Sony RX100 VI, which fits in the cargo pocket of my shorts. Shot at full 200 mm. The top is ISO 800 so that I could shoot at 1/1000, next is cropped, no editing other than cropping. 3rd image is ISO 200, 1/400, 4th cropped, no editing.
So, good enough? For me, it does the job.
I don't use my iPhone 6 for photography unless it's an "emergency," and I would have no idea how the new cell phones would do in this situation. However, my iPhone 6 is due to be replaced. Input please from anyone with a new cell phone on its capability would be appreciated, especially if you can reply with examples.